Teens charged after ‘stolen’ Mazda plunges into river
Police have charged three people – including two youths – after a “stolen” Mazda plunged into a river in the city.
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Amid Australia’s controversial debate about transgender people’s participation in sport, history has been made on the Gold Coast with the first lead transgender performer.
Mackay foundation’s aim to raise $10 million for community
A generous donation, the biggest in Mackay Community Foundation’s 18-year history, will enable the charity to distribute about $120,000 a year to the region’s most vulnerable.
‘It blew us to the moon’: Nippers program’s special new equipment
Eimeo Nippers coaches were left speechless after being gifted with an amphibious chair destined to be life-changing for otherwise wary beach goers.
‘Very uncertain time’: How Mackay’s best childcare worker got through Covid
When Covid-19’s peak struck down workers and children, Mackay’s best childcare worker forged ahead to keep the centre she considers family open. Read her motivation.
City’s newest fine dining restaurant confirms opening date
Rare Bar and Grill has locked in an opening date and when people can start booking to secure their table in the fine dining restaurant.
‘We do some crazy things’: Tackling Mackay’s feral cat problem
Plans are afoot to ensure Mackay’s feral cat crisis comes under control. Take our poll on using ratepayer money to address one element of the problem.
The city cafe serving up more than just a hot meal
Jacqueline Sampson’s cafe is not only selling homemade goodies such as sausage rolls, pies and jaffles but she is delivering affordable dinners to Mackay’s elderly population.
How rising athlete conquered bullies, adversity to shoot for Games
A rising para-athlete has spoken candidly about the challenges he has faced since multiple amputations as a child. Now he has his sights set on the 2032 Paralympics Games.
New Mackay school building dedicated to robots and food
After nine years developing a purpose-built learning centre, a Mackay school is preparing students for lifelong skills in technology and hospitality.
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